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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Dr. Jacqueline Cofield, Teaching Fellow at Whitney Museum of American Art and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Hunter College

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    Dr. Jacqueline Cofield, a teaching fellow at the Whitney Museum of American Art and former NYC public school teacher, testified about the importance of arts education in NYC public schools. She emphasized the need for increased funding, resources, and access to certified arts teachers, particularly for marginalized students.

    • Highlighted the benefits of arts education, including improved attendance, academic outcomes, and emotional well-being
    • Cited a Harvard study confirming that arts learning fosters academic growth, relationships, empathy, and emotional connection
    • Urged the council to baseline $41 million in at-risk arts education funding and ensure every school has at least one certified arts teacher